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About Tom Bolton

I'm a Husband and Dad, a former Enterprise Systems Manager at the City of Milwaukee, and a Disciple and Lay Servant at First United Methodist of West Allis. As I study the Bible, sometimes I feel moved to work through my understanding by writing poetry. I also am continuing to learn in my dialysis experience and pursuit of a kidney transplant. Sometimes I just feel like writing about something that grabs my attention too.

Heaven Prep

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I’ve been thinking lately about the fact that we find some of Paradise on earth when we are in relationship with the resurrected Jesus.  I’m not sure we always see it, but I have found it in my life.  I … Continue reading →

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It is Finished

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Tom Bolton

This is a wonderful message by Rev. Steven Manskar–a good start to my Saturday. “When Jesus had received the wine, he said, ‘It is finished.’ Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” John 19:30   Related articles It … Continue reading →

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Crucifixion by Bartolome Esteban Murillo

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (born late December 1617, baptized January 1, 1618 – April 3, 1682) was a Spanish Baroque painter. Although he is best known for his religious works, Murillo also produced a considerable number of paintings of contemporary women … Continue reading →

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Why do we Call Good Friday Good Friday?

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Tom Bolton

It may be a corruption of “God’s Friday,” as noted in this link from the Global Board of Discipleship website. http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=4841001&ct=3333479 Here are some key points from that article: The source of our term for the Friday before Easter, “Good … Continue reading →

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Maundy Thursday Playlist

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Tom Bolton

Maundy Thursday Playlist http://sojo.net/blogs/2012/04/05/maundy-thursday-last-supper-and-gethsemane (This is a link to a page from Sojourners.) This is a page from Sojourners in 2012.  It includes a playlist of songs inspired by or that speak in some way to the Holy Week journey that brings … Continue reading →

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So Costly

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Tom Bolton

So Costly Grace so costly, the cross is constructed again, true life found in grace. God is at the center, caring, other-person concerned. This life is given through God’s grace, serving life, graced by the love of God. (c) Tom … Continue reading →

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Bonhoeffer’s Confirmation Sermon

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Tom Bolton

I had decided last year to present this sermon by Bonhoeffer to our Confirmation Class in the form of a letter, handed to each of them and each parent, before our Confirmation Service in May.  I think I will do that … Continue reading →

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